a subbranch of the Aslian branch of the Mon-Khmer family, itself a part of the Austroasiatic stock. The group includes Bateg, Che' Wong, Jahai, Kensiw, Kenta', and Menriq.

The language group is a small one, with total speakers estimated at some 5,000. They are located mainly in the inland area of Peninsular Malaysia, though some extend into Thailand.